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| biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal |
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become bony
cause to become hard and bony
make rigid and set into a conventional pattern |
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ostentatious
intended to attract notice and impress others
(of a display) tawdry or vulgar |
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ostracize
expel from a community or group
avoid speaking to or dealing with |
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oust
remove from a position or office
remove and replace |
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ovation
enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause |
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overture
orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others |
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palpable
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
can be felt by palpation |
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palpitate
beat rapidly
shake with fast, tremulous movements
cause to throb or beat rapidly |
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